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Jeremiah 31:19-21
International Standard Version
Jeremiah 31:19-21
International Standard Version
19 Indeed, after I turned away, then I repented.
And after I came to understand,
I slapped my forehead.[a]
I was both ashamed and humiliated
because I bear the disgrace of my youth.’”
God’s Gracious Response
20 “Is Ephraim my dear son?
Is he a darling child?
Indeed, as often as I’ve spoken about him,
I surely still remember him.
Therefore I deeply yearn for him.
I’ll surely have great compassion on him,”
declares the Lord.
21 Set up markers for yourselves.
Erect signposts for yourselves.
Pay attention to the highway,
to the road you traveled.
Return, virgin Israel,
return to these cities of yours.
Footnotes
- Jeremiah 31:19 Lit. thigh; i.e. as a sign of remorse
Jeremiah 31:19-21
New International Version
Jeremiah 31:19-21
New International Version
19 After I strayed,(A)
I repented;
after I came to understand,
I beat(B) my breast.
I was ashamed(C) and humiliated
because I bore the disgrace of my youth.’(D)
20 Is not Ephraim my dear son,
the child(E) in whom I delight?
Though I often speak against him,
I still remember(F) him.
Therefore my heart yearns for him;
I have great compassion(G) for him,”
declares the Lord.
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